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Common Problems with 2004 Volvo S40

Retrospectively, the 2004 Volvo S40 had 44 complaints, and 18% of issues had something to do with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2004 Volvo S40?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2004 Volvo S40 fall into the category of ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8 AIR BAGS 6 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 4 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 3 STEERING 3 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 3 SERVICE BRAKES 3 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2 ENGINE 2 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2 SUSPENSION 1 POWER TRAIN 1 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1 TIRES 1

Worst 2004 Volvo S40 Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

FRONTAL
2004 Volvo S40 July 19, 2005 Victims: 1 Mileage: 19215 miles

During a frontal drivers side crash the drivers side airbag did not deploy causing injury to the driver. however the passenger side airbag did deploy,...

SERVICE BRAKES
2004 Volvo S40 December 9, 2005 Victims: 1

I got new car in nov 2003 of the year 2004 model. it feels like one has to put foot on brakes all the way to apply. it is progressively getting worse....

AIR BAGS
2004 Volvo S40 October 4, 2008 Victims: 1

On october 4th i was involved in a car accident in which a driver hit my car on the driver's side pushing my car down a pth in the woods in fairfax, v...